Arsene Wenger is said to be interested in signing the defender and hopefully solve the defense issues in his team.

The Atletico Madrid defender has long been linked with a move to the Emirates – and reports in Spain now suggest that Wenger is ready to make his move.

The Gunner’s issues at the back were highlighted once again at the weekend as they were brushed aside with worrying ease by Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final in a 3-0 comfortable win.

Shkodran Mustafi has come in for heavy criticism for the part he played in Sergio Aguero’s goal at Wembley, while young central defenders Rob Holding and Calum Chambers have struggled when called upon this season.